Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Overview
Rural communities have many pressing needs that require outside financial assistance. Through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the State of Indiana requests federal funds annually to help with a variety of projects including water infrastructure, public facilities, blight clearance, Mainstreet revitalization and many others. These funds help communities to improve quality of life and to ensure the health and safety of their residents. In turn, this enhances their ability to create places where citizens can grow, thrive and prosper.
Be sure to visit OCRA’s 2024 Calendar.
Recent News
Community Development Block Grants now open for applications
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the OCRA announced the first round of Community Development Block Grants for 2024 is now open for applications.
The following programs are currently accepting applications.
Funding for all CDBG programs comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is administered by OCRA. The State of Indiana distributes CDBG funds to rural communities to assist units of local government with various community projects like improving infrastructure, downtown revitalization, public facilities improvements and economic development.
Proposal submissions will be collected via the electronic Grants Management System. Instructions on how to submit proposals can be found below.
2024 Round 1 proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26, 2024, and must be submitted here. Communities are encouraged to submit their applications prior to 4 p.m. on April 26, as technical assistance will not be available after that time.
2024 Round 1 applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, June 28, 2024, and must be submitted here. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications prior to 4 p.m. on June 28, as technical assistance will not be available after that time.
For further information on these programs, check out the resources below or contact the assigned OCRA regional community liaison.
- CDBG 2024 Round 1 Application Instructions
- CDBG 2023 Webinar on Action Plan Updates - applicable for this round of applications
For further information on these programs, contact the assigned OCRA regional community liaison.
- Duplication of Benefits Disclosure
- Duplication of Benefits Disclosure clarification video
- Detailed budget template
- Legal section
- Signature page
- Access the portal here: indianaegms.force.com/Grants.
CDBG Awards
- 2022 CDBG Round 2 Awards
- 2022 CDBG Round 1 Awards
- 2021 CDBG Round 2 Awards
- 2021 CDBG Round 1 Awards
- 2020 CDBG Round 2 Awards
- 2020 CDBG Round 1 Awards
- 2019 CDBG Round 2 Awards
- 2019 CDBG Round 1 Awards
- 2018 CDBG Round 2 Awards
- 2018 CDBG Round 1 Awards
- CDBG 2017 Round 3 Awards
- CDBG 2017 Round 2 Awards
- CDBG 2017 Round 1 Awards
CDBG Awards Map
Below is a map of all the CDBG funded projects, including planning grants and disaster recovery, from 2013 to 2018
CDBG Grant Programs
Click below to learn more about the specific grants included in the CDBG program
- Blight Clearance Program
- Planning Grants
- Public Facilities Program
- Main Street Revitalization Program
- Stormwater Improvements Program
- Wastewater Drinking Water
- COVID-19 Response Program
Additional Information
- Consolidated and Action Plan
- CDBG Handbook & Forms
- CDBG Resources
- CDBG Policies
- Grant Administrator Certification
- Grant Administration Continuing Education
- Grant Administration Training
- GMS Resources